Thrombopoietin (THPO), also known as megakaryocyte growth and development factor (MGDF), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the THPO gene. Megakaryocytopoiesis is the cellular development process that leads to platelet production. The main functional protein encoded by this gene is a humoral growth factor that is necessary for megakaryocyte proliferation and maturation, as well as for thrombopoiesis. This protein is the ligand for MLP/C_MPL, the product of myeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene. Mutations in this gene are the cause of thrombocythemia 1. Alternative promoter usage and differential splicing result in multiple transcript variants differing in the 5' UTR and/or coding region. Multiple AUG codons upstream of the main open reading frame (ORF) have been identified, and these upstream AUGs inhibit translation of the main ORF at different extent.
Formulation
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
A recombinant rat partial protein corresponding to amino acids A27-H259 was used as the immunogen for the THPO antibody.
Isotype
IgG
Predicted Reactivity
Mouse, Rat
Reactivity
Mouse, Rat
Recombinant
No
Antigen
Thrombopoietin
Uniprot
P40225
Buffer
Lyophilized from 1X PBS with 2% Trehalose and 0.025% sodium azide
Format
Antigen affinity purified
Purification
Antigen affinity purified
Storage
After reconstitution, the THPO antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Applications
WB, ELISA
Dilution
Western Blot: 0.5-1ug/ml,Direct ELISA: 0.1-0.5ug/ml